64 11 850 Replacing actuator drive for rear compartment flap

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM PANEL FOR PEDAL MECHANISM .

NOTE: Lower instrument panel trim partially shown.

Detach left footwell heating duct (1) in area (2) in direction of arrow.

Detach left footwell heating duct (1) with adapter (3) from heating and air conditioning and remove in direction of arrow from left rear compartment heating duct (4).

Installation note:

Fig 1: Removing Left Footwell Heating Duct With Adapter

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Make sure clamp (2) is correctly seated on left footwell heating duct (1).

Insert footwell heating duct (1) with adapter (3) in rear compartment heating duct (4).

Attach footwell heating duct (1) in area (4) to heating and air-conditioning unit. Make sure assembly is locked exactly at point (5).

Fig 2: Identifying Left Footwell Heating Duct In Area

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NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows removed heating and air-conditioning unit.
Release screws (1).
Unlock plug connection (4) and disconnect.
Remove actuator drive (2).

Installation note:

Make sure actuator drive (2) is correctly seated in guide (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Screw, Plug Connection, Actuator Drive And Guide

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IMPORTANT: Servomotors must be readdressed in the event of replacement!
Addressing can only be carried out with the BMW diagnosis system.
Service functions:

Body
Heating and air conditioning function
Flap motors
Readdress flap motors